Liverpool FC goalscorer Philippe Coutinho well worth an 8 for his performance against Tottenham

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 02: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Philippe Coutinho of Liverpool scores the first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on April 2, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Simon Mignolet 6

Usual problem with his feet, hammering a clearance against Harry Kane which luckily dropped harmlessly wide. Made a superb stop from Eriksen when a low drive looked all in a goal and another good save from Dembele late on, though flapped at a cross or two once again.

Nathaniel Clyne 6

Never really able to get forward as much as he would have wanted but looked as if he could cause some problems when he did get there. Solid enough at the back.

Alberto Moreno 5

Watching on as a spectator as Son volleyed Dier's pass wide and was caught upfield when Kane broke in the first half. Didn't get the ball in many attacking positions as he often does and Spurs tried to exploit him with switches in play.

Dejan Lovren 8

A superb first half with several crucial interceptions and a great block on Harry Kane. Got to say he shouldn't have allowed Kane to turn but it was a very well-taken goal. Probably Liverpool's best player.

Mamadou Sakho 5

His miscontrol on the chest saw Spurs away and almost scoring first half and had one of those games where it looked like his left leg isn't sure what the right leg is up to. Lucky he found a defensive partner who was in form. Better in the second half, to be fair.

Emre Can 6

Used his strength to make several important challenges though found Mousa Dembele was one he couldn't boss as he would like. A mixed bag from the German but generally did okay.

Jordan Henderson 7

Came into the game more the longer it went on. Took up some great positions second half as he tried to drive his team on for the winner but just doesn't have that Midas touch to slot a big goal at the moment. A tough midfield battle and he came out well in the end.

James Milner 5

Had a possible chance blocked well by Kevin Wimmer just as he was teeing it off but most of his game will have been underwhelming after the high of captaining England in midweek.

Adam Lallana 6

The PFA fans' player of the month for March would have been on the scoresheet first half but for a couple of smart saves from Hugo Lloris. Liverpool tended to look most dangerous when he was on or around the ball but maybe should have been on it more. Not involved enough second period.

Philippe Coutinho 8

Booked for diving after winning a good tackle with Eriksen in midfield – that's the second of those in recent weeks after one against Man United. Played lovely ball to break the offside trap for Sturridge and the two linked up really well again for the goal. He's into double figures now for the season and while not everything came off he could have had at hat-trick and possibly set up another two. Well worth his score.

Daniel Sturridge 6

Good run to break the offside trap first half but has to score when clean through and it was quite a poor effort. Linked well with Coutinho for the goal but possibly should do better with his header over. Just doesn't seem to have the fizz in his legs at the moment.

Divock Origi (on for Sturridge 72) 7

A lively cameo in the last 20 minutes, his pace always worried the Spurs defence though perhaps can make better decisions when he gets into those positions.

Joe Allen (on for Lallana 62)

Played just last 10 minutes after replacing Lallana and didn't really make much impression.